XLAM File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
Format Type Binary
Extension .xlam
MIME Type application/vnd.ms-excel.addin.macroenabled.12
Developed By Microsoft
Initial Release 2007
Compatibility Excel 2007 and later
Contains Macros Yes
Encryption Support Yes
Compression ZIP
Open Format No
Primary Use Spreadsheet functions and macros
Can Contain Custom UI Yes
File Integrity Digital Signature support
Content Types XML, VBA, binaries for macros
Editable Yes, within Excel
Scripting Language VBA (Visual Basic for Applications)
Used For Add-in applications for Excel spreadsheets
Can Include Functions, macros, add-ins, user-defined types
Platform Windows
Accessibility Support for accessibility features